England manager quotes – Thinking unclearly

In a role with such pressure and the stakes being so high, to be a successful manager it is vital to be able to think clearly amid the chaos. Or if you can’t think clearly, at least keep your thoughts to yourself. As these quotes show, sometimes that isn’t the case with our bosses.

“Gary always weighed up his options, especially when he had no choice.”Kevin Keegan

“That would have been a goal if it wasn’t saved.”Kevin Keegan

“Practice makes permanent.”Bobby Robson

“The game has gone rather scrappy as both sides realise they could win this match or lose it.”Kevin Keegan

“Steven Carr has hit a small blimp.”Glenn Hoddle

“Well, if that’s true then it would be a big suprise, but then nothing surprises me in football these days.”Kevin Keegan

“He’s a good footballer with a bit of everything and certainly two good feet – which is unusual these days.”Glenn Hoddle

“Nothing that UEFA or FIFA do surprises me anymore and I’m very surprised this has not been sorted out long in advance.”Graham Taylor

“Maybe not goodbye, but farewell…”Bobby Robson

“In comparison, there’s no comparison.”Ron Greenwood

“The margin is very marginal.”Bobby Robson

“If we start counting our chickens before they hatch, they won’t lay any eggs in the basket.”Bobby Robson

“Very few of us have any idea whatsoever of what life is like living in a goldfish bowl – except, of course, for those of us who are goldfish.”Graham Taylor

“It’s understandable and I understand that.”Terry Venables

“Michael Owen is a goalscorer – not a natural born one, not yet, that takes time.”Glenn Hoddle

“I’m not disappointed – just disappointed.”Kevin Keegan

“They compare Steve McManaman to Steve Heighway and he’s nothing like him, but I can see why – it’s because he’s a bit different.”Kevin Keegan

“Don’t count your eggs until the chicken’s laid them.”Bobby Robson

“There are two schools of thought on the way the rest of this half is going to develop; everybody’s got their own opinion…”Kevin Keegan

“I’m not going to look beyond the semi-final – but I would love to lead Newcastle out at the final.”Bobby Robson